Specialist Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions ...

1 Announcing DES-1221 Specialist Implementation engineer , PowerStore Solutions Exam update The DES-1221 exam that supports the Specialist Implementation engineer , PowerStore Solutions version certification will be updated on February 18, 2022. The exam was updated to the align to the PowerStore product and training content release. View the DES-1221 exam description (current) View the DES-1221 exam description (effective February 18, 2022) Your credential Specialist Implementation engineer , PowerStore Solutions version once achieved, will not expire. As a certified Dell Technologies Proven Professional, you will continue to gain access to exclusive program benefits.

2 Specialist Implementation engineer , PowerStore Solutions version Certification Description Proven Professional Website Education Services Community Dell Inc. Hopkinton Massachusetts 01748-9103 1-508-435-1000 In North America 1-866-464-7381 Certification Overview This certification benefits any professional implementing and administering PowerStore storage arrays in open systems environments. The certification focuses on configuration, administration, migration, upgrades and basic troubleshooting. Certification Requirements To complete the requirements for this certification you must: 1. Achieve one of the following Associate level certifications* Associate - Information Storage and Management version Associate - Information Storage and Management version Associate - Information Storage and Management version 2.

3 Pass the following Specialist exam on or after May 06, 2020: DES-1221 Specialist Implementation engineer , PowerStore Solutions Exam Note: These details reflect certification requirements as of May 06, 2020. The Proven Professional Program periodically updates certification requirements. *Please check the Proven Professional CertTracker website regularly for the latest information and for other options to meet the Associate level requirement. Dell Technologies Partners: Achieving a certification validates capability; however, it does not imply authorization to deliver services. Services Delivery Competencies provide partners with the ability to deliver services under their own brand or co-deliver with Dell Technologies.

4 Tiered partners are eligible to obtain services delivery competencies upon completing the specific requirements outlined in the enablement matrix. Only partners that have met these requirements should be delivering their own services in lieu of Dell Technologies Services. DES-1221 Specialist Implementation engineer , PowerStore Solutions Exam Exam Description Part 1: Duration 90 Minutes (54 Questions) Pass Score 63% Part 2: Duration 30 Minutes (6 Simulations) Pass Score 66% A passing score is required on both parts of this exam. Practice Test Exam DES-1221 Simulator Demo Dell Inc. Hopkinton Massachusetts 01748-9103 1-508-435-1000 In North America 1-866-464-7381 Overview This exam is a qualifying exam for the Specialist Implementation engineer , PowerStore Solutions (DCS-IE) track.

5 This exam focuses on Implementation and administration of PowerStore storage arrays in open systems environments. The exam covers configuration, administration, migration, upgrades and basic troubleshooting. Dell Technologies provides free practice tests to assess your knowledge in preparation for the exam. Practice tests allow you to become familiar with the topics and question types you will find on the proctored exam. Your results on a practice test offer one indication of how prepared you are for the proctored exam and can highlight topics on which you need to study and train further. A passing score on the practice test does not guarantee a passing score on the certification exam.

6 Products Products likely to be referred to on this exam include but are not limited to: Dell EMC PowerStore 1000T Dell EMC PowerStore 1000X Dell EMC PowerStore 3000T Dell EMC PowerStore 3000X Dell EMC PowerStore 5000T Dell EMC PowerStore 5000X Dell EMC PowerStore 7000T Dell EMC PowerStore 7000X Dell EMC PowerStore 9000T Dell EMC PowerStore 9000X [..] Exam Topics Topics likely to be covered on this exam include: PowerStore Concepts and Features (5%) Describe the PowerStore system and use cases Identify the PowerStore system configurations and models Provide an overview of PowerStore architecture and hardware components PowerStore Cabling (6%) Demonstrate front-end cabling for PowerStore models Demonstrate back-end for PowerStore Describe Ethernet cabling for PowerStore PowerStore Implementation (18%)

7 Perform PowerStore installation planning Rack and stack PowerStore systems Configure Ethernet switching for PowerStore Discover and perform initial system configuration of PowerStore Describe and perform licensing process for PowerStore PowerStore Configuration (22%) Provision and configure block, file, and VMware storage Configure host and client access to PowerStore block, file, and VMware storage Describe and configure local and remote data protection on PowerStore storage resources Describe and configure intercluster data migration PowerStore Administration (22%) Create and administer management users on PowerStore Perform administrative operations for PowerStore block, file, and VMware storage Perform PowerStore local and remote data protection operations Perform PowerStore intercluster data migration operations PowerStore Migration (15%) Describe the PowerStore Migration feature and process Identify the PowerStore Migration requirements and capabilities Configure the migration requirements and capabilities Configure the migration feature to import data from supported sources Perform migration operations PowerStore Software and Hardware upgrades (7%)

8 Describe and perform PowerStore software upgrade Add an appliance into a cluster Add an expansion shelve to a PowerStore appliance Add drives to a PowerStore appliance PowerStore Basic Troubleshooting (5%) View system alert, events, and jobs Gather support materials Identify PowerStore system fault LEDs The percentages after each topic above reflects the approximate distribution of the total question set across the exam. Recommended Training The following curriculum is recommended for candidates preparing to take this exam. Dell Technologies Employees: Please choose one of the options below. Please complete the following courses Course Title Course ID Modality Availability PowerStore Concepts and Features ( version 1) ES301 STG01569 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Installation ( version 1) ES101 STG01579 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Installation: Cabling ( version 1) ES101 STG01590 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Implementation ( version 1) ES302 STG01570 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Implementation .

9 Configuration ( version 1) ES102 STG01584 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Administration ( version 1) ES102 STG01585 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Migration ( version 1) ES102 STG01586 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Basic Troubleshooting ( version 1) ES102 STG01588 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Upgrades ( version 1) ES102 STG01589 On Demand 5/6/20 Dell Technologies Partner and Customer audiences: Please choose one of the options below. Please complete the following courses Course Title Course ID Modality Availability PowerStore Concepts, Features and Migration ( version 1) ES101 STG01736 On Demand 5/6/20 PowerStore Implementation and Administration ( version 1) ES102 STG01735 On Demand 5/6/20 Note: These exam description details reflect contents as of May 06, 2020.

10 The Proven Professional Program periodically updates exams to reflect technical currency and relevance. Please check the Proven Professional website regularly for the latest information. Copyright 2020 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC, Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. Published in the USA [05/20] Dell Technologies believes the information in this document is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice.